Waterproofing of freeway bridges in Africa Bridge decks are subjected to harsh conditions, such as high temperatures and thermal stress from exposure to the sun, and rain carrying soluble chlorides and contaminants which are destructive to the rebar. It is for this reason that the protection of the bridgeck is critically important – not only […]
Waterproofing for the car park at Africa’s largest airport Car park waterproofing in South Africa. OR Tambo International Airport is the busiest airport on the continent of Africa. CWS100 was chosen to protect the concrete of the vast parking deck of the airport, because amongst other things it will last for the life of the
A showcase of good planning that improves the lives of citizens In the year 2012, the National Infrastructure Development Company Limited (NIDCO) of Trinidad & Tobago undertook a traffic study, to assess the impact of the then proposed Curepe Interchange. It collected and analysed traffic volume data and made projections for the year 2040.
Water tank waterproofing for Reservoir in South Africa Water tank waterproofing: the Moddercrest Water Resevoir was waterproofed with CWS100. A 20 million liter (!!!) water reservoir in South Africa. CWS100 was chosen to protect the concrete rooftop of this enormous water reservoir, because of its ability to withstand thermal stress on areas of exposed concrete,
One of two identical bridges in Namibia, along the MR36 Interchange. The application of hot asphalt on bridges, means the deck is subject to considerable thermal stress and the waterproofing materials should be able to take it. CWS100 has been tested to temperatures higher than 160 degrees Celsius. Combined with its super-fast application, it is
Car park waterproofing in area with high salinity The Architect selected CWS100 waterproofing technology for the 1672m2 carpark of the San Fernando General Hospital in Trinidad, to waterproof the structure as well as to protect it from attack of sodium hydroxide and other chemicals, as a result of the structure’s proximity to the sea and
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The Ponte Morandi bridge, Genoa, after its collapse, which has claimed dozens of lives. Luca Zennaro/EPA The importance of waterproofing bridges The importance of bridge deck waterproofing cannot be overstated. Following the Genoa bridge disaster in August 2018, which claimed the lives of 43 people, the French Senate commissioned an immediate survey of the state
Integral Waterproofing for Wharfs and Critical Infrastructure with CWS Admix The Port of Salaverry has been in operation since the 1960s and is the natural import/export terminal of the city of Trujillo – the third largest in Peru, with a population of one million – and serving the nearby agribusiness and mining regions.The 55.000m3 project
Concrete protection of wharfs and marine projects against chlorides with CWS100 The Port of Limay serves the municipality of Limay and its surrounding area as a tanker and cargo port. The Philippines Port Authority were looking for a waterproofing material that can withstand the exposure to the intensely aggressive seaside saline environment. CWS100 offers lifetime
Concrete Protection for Wharfs with CWS100 Paracas has become a famous tourist destination, for people who want to visit and explore the nearby Ballestas Islands and the intriguing geoglyph at the side of the nearby mountains. The Port of San Martin is the commercial port of Paracas, with increased traffic of heavy vehicles, forklifts, tourist
